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LAS Applauds Denial of Motion to Block New York’s Anti-Eviction Law

The move by a landlord group would have blocked enforcement of a state law preventing most pandemic-era residential evictions, reports Law360.

LAS Sees Costly Reminder of Parole Policies in Rikers Tragedy

Defenders say the newly-passed "Less is More" Act could have saved the life of a Legal Aid Society client jailed on a parole violation, according to THE CITY.

LAS Details Community Led Efforts to Combat Gun Violence

The Legal Aid Society's Community Justice Unit has released a report on their holistic approach to curtailing violence in the city, as reported by Gothamist/WNYC.

Listen: Subverting the School-to-Prison Pipeline in New York

The Legal Aid Society's Lisa Freeman appeared on WNYC's Capitol Pressroom to discuss new legislation that would protect children under 12 years of age.

LAS Issues Letter Condemning Disappearance of Immigrant Clients

The letter to ICE demands halt to sudden transfers of detainees to states across the country, reports Gothamist.

LAS Urges Governor to Enact Legislation Ending Arrest, Prosecution of Children

The new law will protect children under the age of 12 whose behavioral needs would otherwise expose them to police and the legal system, as reported by The Imprint.

LAS in the News 06.11.21

We have an intrinsic connection to the daily lives of New Yorkers. Here are a few of the places we made a difference, provided context or added valuable perspective this week.

LAS Calls on Governor to Enact “Less Is More” Act Immediately

The New York State Legislature fully passed the Act, which would reform New York State’s parole revocation systems, as reported by Gothamist.

LAS: Albany Must Reconvene Session to Pass Critical #CleanSlateNY Legislation

The Legal Aid Society called on the State Legislature to immediately reconvene to pass the Clean Slate Act, which would create a process to automatically seal certain convictions, reports the Democrat & Chronicle.

LAS Applauds Dismissal of Thousands of Marijuana Cases

A judge has granted a motion from the Bronx DA to dismiss more than 6,000 marijuana misdemeanors, reports Pix11 News.